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Supply of Potency Assay Services for RNA and RNA-LNP products

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

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Award

14 Oct 2026 at 11:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

01 Oct 2026 at 09:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2026 at 15:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Apr 2026 at 15:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Centre for Process Innovation Limited is buying laboratory services to test the potency of RNA drug substance and RNA-LNP (lipid nanoparticle) drug products. The work involves cell-based, in-vitro assays that quantify biological activity and assess whether RNA-LNP formulations perform consistently and effectively during production. The requirement is for a qualified service provider to deliver the assays; it is not a purchase of laboratory equipment or RNA products. The buyer is based at Wilton Centre in Redcar. The service is intended to support evaluation of these formulations through the production process, with testing covering both the RNA ingredient and the finished RNA-LNP product.

The procurement is complete: Reading Scientific Services Limited was selected and the contract was signed. The award was made on 1 October 2026, and the contract runs from 13 October 2026 to 12 October 2030. Its value is £300,000 excluding VAT (£360,000 including VAT). The buyer used an open procedure to establish a single-supplier framework, with the option to place orders directly without reopening competition. Two bids were received. Evaluation weighted quality and service response at 70% and price at 30%. The tender submission deadline was 15 May 2026, with questions accepted until 8 May 2026. The work was arranged as one lot.

This award demonstrates demand from the Centre for Process Innovation for specialist potency testing of RNA and RNA-LNP products over a substantial, multi-year service period. A credible competitor when this requirement returns will need to provide qualified laboratory services and robust cell-based in-vitro assay capability that can quantify biological activity in both drug substance and finished drug product. The work calls for understanding of RNA-LNP formulations and the ability to support production by assessing consistency and efficacy. Suppliers should be able to deliver a reliable service response as well as competitive pricing: service quality carried more evaluation weight than price. The single-supplier framework route also signals that the buyer values a provider able to meet requirements through direct orders, without a fresh competition for each order.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Potency Assay Services for RNA and RNA-LNP products

Notice Description

This tender seeks to engage a qualified service provider to perform cell based, in vitro potency assays for the quantification of both RNA (drug substance) and RNA-LNP (Lipid Nanoparticle) (drug product) activity. The assays will be used to evaluate the biological functionality of RNA-LNP formulations, ensuring consistency and efficacy during production.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06835b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/096875-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73120000 - Experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2026 - 12 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Postcode Area
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

READING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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